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Parkinson, 49, said Moore's strike was what turned the game on its head.

"I thought we were as comfortable as you can be against a good team, but their first goal was huge," said the Trotters manager.

"We were trying to get Will Buckley onto the pitch prior to that and we couldn’t do it in time.

"It definitely changed the dynamics of the game though, but even when it was 2-2, we went down the other end and could have arguably still won it with the chances we had.

"At 2-0 up, you would expect to win the game. That said though, there were a lot of good parts to our display."

Phil Parkinson (Image: Get Reading)

Parkinson felt overall there was little to separate the two teams and if either side was going to win the game, it was the hosts.

Former Reading striker Adam Le Fondre had a chance in the final seconds of the game from close-range but his shot was well saved by Anssi Jaakkola.

"In the first half, we were very good and although Reading had a lot of possession and ran the ball out from the back which we knew they would, that continued into the second half," said Parkinson.

"I don’t think there was that much different in terms of the possession stats in both halves and I felt we were comfortable. Ben Alnwick had to pull off one great save from distance, but I felt we were in control.

"I didn’t really feel threatened, but when the first goal goes in, it gives them a huge lift and changes the mood out on the pitch.

"Ultimately, a lack of concentration has cost us with the second goal with giving the penalty away which was a shame as it spoilt a very good performance."

On Le Fondre's late opportunity, Parkinson added: "It was a point-blank chance and we were all already celebrating it, but it wasn’t to be. We’ll take the point and move onto the weekend."